Bexley SNT – Successful Execution of Two Section 8 PACE Warrants – Erith Industrial Estate

On Thursday 12 February 2026, officers from Bexley Safer Neighbourhoods Team executed two Section 8 PACE 1984 warrants at separate units on an industrial estate in Erith.

These warrants were carried out in partnership with the Environment Agency, HMRC, London Fire Brigade, DNA Selector Dog teams, and BT’s cable theft unit, reflecting a strong multi-agency approach to tackling organised criminality.

Following extensive searches across both premises, officers recovered:

One stolen vehicle, and a second vehicle that had been stripped for parts.

Approximately £35,000 worth of Class A and Class B drugs, indicating clear evidence of drug supply activity.

Three individuals were arrested at the scene, and enquiries remain ongoing.

In addition, two of the buildings were found to present significant ongoing criminal and safety concerns. As a result, both have been issued with Closure Notices and will remain closed for a period of three months.

This operation demonstrates the continued commitment of Bexley SNT and partner agencies to disrupting organised criminality, targeting local priorities, protecting communities, and improving safety across the borough.

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/398364/Bexley-SNT--Successful-Execution-of-Two-Section-8-PACE-Warrants--Erith-Industrial-Estate 

Industrial estate fire - Erith 🔥

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to a fire at an industrial estate on Fraser Road, Erith. 

An area of industrial machinery within a warehouse was destroyed by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

One of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene to help fight the fire from above. 

The Brigade was first called about the incident at 2249, and Control Officers mobilised crews from Bexley, Erith, Plumstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene. Firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue were also in attendance at the incident. Crews had the fire under control by 0138.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Source: LFB (18 Feb 2025)

Appeal for Help in Locating Stolen White Mercedes Sprinter Van in Erith

Stolen White Mercedes Sprinter Van in Erith

A white Mercedes Sprinter van with the registration number PN 66 KHA was stolen from Larner Rd, Erith DA8 3RD yesterday. This van is an essential tool for the owner's livelihood, and its loss has caused significant distress.

If you have any information about the theft, please contact Erith Police on 101 or 07717782523, or via email at erith.snt@met.police.uk. They can also contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 1111.

The owner is appealing to residents to check their CCTV footage or report any suspicious activity related to this incident. Further information can be obtained by contacting Ask the Police.

It is disheartening to see this type of criminal activity taking place in our community. However, we believe that by working together and supporting one another, we can help prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in this matter.

Wasteless Market

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The Old Library
Walnut Tree Road
Erith DA8 1RS

01322 341144

info@theexchangeerith.com

https://www.theexchangeerith.com/ 

Our amazing eco-friendly vendors are getting ready to welcome you to Wasteless Market, where we will plant a tree for every person who joins us

We cannot wait to see you all again!

Here's what you can find at Wasteless Market...

20+ eco-friendly stalls all coming together under one roof to fight climate change

A toy swap stall for the little ones

A recycling drop off point, diverting waste away from the incinerator and raising money for charity accepting:

Empty medicinal blister packets, pill bottles & vitamin bottles and calpol syringes

Crisp packets and multipack wrappers, emptied and then put inside each other keeping them separate from other streams.

Biscuit, cake and cracker wrappers, emptied and put inside each other, keeping them separate from other streams.

Used and surplus bras

Any plastic bread product packaging.

Dishwasher tablet packets, dishwasher salt packets, household wipes and refills (no baby wipe packets)

Cheese wrappers

Pringles tubes

Popcorn, nuts and pretzel packets, emptied and put inside each other, keeping them separate from other streams.

Carex pouches and pumps (not the bottles)

Toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes and toothpaste packaging (please keep separate in a bread bag for instance to avoid unnecessary handling)

Postage stamps (at least a 1cm border around)

Milk bottle tops (no other lids)

Printer cartridges

A refill station offering a zero waste, closed loop solution to all your cleaning, laundry and personal care needs. Bring your empty bottles and check out our popular vegan, paraben free, sulphate free liquids.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/3121836098053578/?active_tab=discussion

Exchanging Places at The Exchange

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• Saturday, March 12, 2022

• 10:00 AM  12:00 PM

Climb in a lorry, and experience what it is like for a lorry driver! ‘Exchanging Places’ is a tool to help pedestrians and cyclists to see the road from a different perspective, helping to promote road safety. This activity is part of our work to encourage more walking and cycling in the area.

No booking required.

The Old Library
Walnut Tree Road
Erith DA8 1RS

01322 341144

info@theexchangeerith.com

https://www.theexchangeerith.com/

Improving Riverside Gardens, Erith

 

Planning permission has been granted for works to improve Riverside Gardens, one of Erith’s most important riverside spaces.

The improvements have been developed by Erect Architecture in partnership with the local community. Groundwork, who specialise in community engagement, organised a number of public events and feedback from these identified four themes that guide the new design of the Gardens:

• creating a destination and clear identity
• connecting the Gardens to the river
• improving play opportunities
• celebrating Erith’s heritage

The improvements will make the Gardens more accessible, with new planting and places to play and rest, and with easier connections to the riverside.

Councillor Munur, Bexley’s Cabinet Member for Growth said:

"The approved design for Riverside Gardens will make the most of a unique space on the Thames with a rich history. Together with the improvements to Pier Square the proposal will ensure the river plays an important part in the regeneration of Erith”

The consented scheme can be viewed on the Planning Portal under the code 21/02449/FULM as part of the planning application.

The works are due to begin in early summer and will last for approximately six months. The Thames Path will be kept open for public access for as long as possible during the build and if the path needs to be closed for short periods of time to allow for construction then a diversion would be put in place.

A new ramp will make the route between the gardens and the Thames Path accessible for all users, while the reconfiguration of ground levels will make it easier to move around within the gardens and provide better views across the River Thames.

A new playground will be created based on a design that relates to the history of the Gardens and the town, and outdoor fitness equipment will be provided on the riverside terrace. New planting, including a dedicated growing space for the Friends of Riverside Gardens, will increase biodiversity and improve drainage in the Gardens and along Erith High Street.

The improvements at Riverside Gardens are part of the wider Greater Erith programme. The project is being funded by the London Borough of Bexley and the Greater London Authority through the Good Growth Fund.

Source: LBBexley (14 Feb 2022)

Are you interested in a career in the Met? - There’s a recruitment event on the 27th July in Erith

Fifteen years of the Maggot Sandwich (18 July 2021) - NW Committee Members Erith-Blog update

 

This Sunday (18 July 2021) marked the fifteenth anniversary of the first edition of Arthur Pewty's Maggot Sandwich. You can see the first Blog entry above (click image to view enlarged). The Maggot Sandwich has been published every single Sunday over the last fifteen years, without a single miss in all of that time.

You can read more about this milestone in history that Hugh Neal delivers on a regular basis. As a member of the current 2021 Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association Committee we offer our congratulations to Hugh Neal on his endeavours to cover his articles for Erith and writes the blog for them.

Visit Arthur Pewty's Maggot Sandwich to read more on this remarkable achievement.

Community Weapon Sweep

Bexley Watch volunteers and the local Metropolitan police officers carried out a community weapons sweep around Erith.

Riverside gardens are a challenging area to search although on the face of it neat and tidy. Large  areas of closely planted and low growing shrubs make it very difficult to access, despite the autumnal leaf fall. 

The joint exercise produced a negative result but they did a thorough search around Riverside gardens, the grounds of Carrack house and along the Thames path.